Senior Product & Commercial Counsel

What You’ll Do

• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Brand & Design, and other business teams to embed legal guidance into product development and go-to-market strategy.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (SaaS, partnerships, marketing, events, and vendor).
• Own and evolve VSCO’s contracting processes and systems to drive efficiency, visibility, and scale.
• Research and advise on privacy, intellectual property, and platform regulations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws, including promotions (sweepstakes, giveaways) and content licensing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on content policy and IP matters (trademarks, copyrights, and patents).
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for the business.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and efficiently manage legal spend.
• Develop practical training and resources to empower teams to navigate legal considerations.
• Help modernize legal operations, including leveraging AI to improve workflows and scale impact.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• 6+ years of relevant experience (combination of top-tier law firm and in-house preferred).
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and building scalable templates.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and platform regulations (e.g., DSA and Online Safety Acts).
• Solid grounding in intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, and patents).
• Experience with or interest in optimizing contract management systems and processes.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with legal operations and a desire to drive efficiencies.
• A passion for photography and creative communities.

Compensation

Base salary range: $240,000-260,000, plus equity and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include flexible time off, 401K, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, and more.